Walter B. Jacobs
Memorial Nature Park
Mission:
The Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is dedicated to helping the citizens of Northwest Louisiana connect with nature by conserving a pine-oak-hickory forest for interpretation and recreation.
Vision:
The Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is the recognized center for outdoor interpretation in northwestern Louisiana.
Located three miles west of Blanchard, the 160-acre nature park contains a pine-oak-hickory forest accessible by five miles of nature trails. The park has an interpretive building, a rentable pavilion with restrooms, a handicapped-accessible trail, and several naturalists who provide information and interpretation to park visitors. Nature oriented programs are available on an appointment basis.
Programs and Activities:
Park Naturalists offer a wide variety of programs, field trips camps, annual events, and more. Check the Nature Education page for more information and to see upcoming events.
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An Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop
We painted oak leaves and acorns today. We had quite a few new participants. We were happy to see our dear host Destiny Garcia back from her trip to Iceland! We will paint fish, a bass in our next workshop on June 8, 2024. Hope to see you all again. Until then, stay safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great job everyone! I’m planning to be at the next one. I was kayaking with Webster Parish today.
We talked about bats today, the only mammal that flies with true wings. We covered bats of the world: Giant Fruit bats of Southeast Asia and Australia, vampire bats of South America, insectivores of Louisiana. The kids also got to watch rehabilitation of a rescued fruit bat pup named Li'l Drac! Children compared their arm span to that of wing span of the biggest bat called Giant Golden Crowned Flying Fox. ... See MoreSee Less
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We talked about Vultures of the World, their importance to the environment and some interesting facts about vultures. The children also got to meet a live one, the Turkey Vulture. ... See MoreSee Less
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Awesome! I love vultures! How wonderful you get to work with one.